Motor yachts command the highest per-day charter rates but show distinct occupancy patterns — high day-charter turnover in urban markets, weekly occupancy in destination markets.
Peak occupancy
68%
Annual average
48%
Avg weekly rate (Med peak)
€9,500
Data source
6 platforms
Source: Charter Pulse · 6 booking platforms · April 2026 data
Motor yachts split into two distinct segments: day-charter (Miami, Ibiza) and weekly (Mediterranean cruising)
Day-charter motor yachts can achieve 300+ days of utilization annually in high-demand urban markets
Weekly charter motor yachts peak at 68% in Mediterranean markets due to higher price point
Operating costs are significantly higher than sailing yachts — fuel, captain, and crew requirements
Spain (Ibiza, Mallorca) and France (Riviera) are the premium motor yacht markets
40–60ft planing motor yachts have the best occupancy-to-cost ratio
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